Get Involved
Activate Opportunity. Build Access. LeadForward.
Whether you’re a brand looking to invest with purpose, a corporation seeking talent or supplier partnerships, or an individual ready to contribute your time and expertise, there are clear, high visibility ways to get involved and create lasting impact.
POWER LUNCH: LEARN & GROW
A collaborative, purpose driven Lunch & Learn series that brings together corporations, suppliers, professionals, and emerging leaders in an intentional, in person setting. This experience creates real access not just conversation between decision makers and the communities they serve.
The Four Pillars of Power Lunch
Supplier Access
Showcase supplier capabilities and opportunities to engage with procurement and contract initiatives.
Career Access
Highlight pathways into corporate culture, emerging talent, and hiring opportunities.
Community Access
Share resources and spotlight mentorship for early career professionals and entrepreneurs.
Corporate Impact
Amplify organizational initiatives and expertise that support inclusive growth.
Who This Is For
Why Advertisers Care
This experience puts brands in direct conversation with future suppliers, talent, and community leaders building visibility, credibility, and long term connections. Submit your interest to sponsor a session, and we’ll match you to opportunities aligned with your goals.
Looking for a way to amplify small business voices?
PAY IT FORWARD
Small businesses especially those rooted in the communities you serve often lack the visibility they need to grow. The Pay It Forward Campaign connects sponsors with entrepreneurs who deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Through LeadForward’s digital media platform, sponsored stories reach an influential, engaged audience of professionals, decision makers, and community leaders.
Who This Is For
Why Advertisers Care
This option delivers brand visibility with measurable community impact, positioning sponsors as leaders in supplier inclusion, local investment, and inclusive growth.
Ready for a more immersive, community driven experience?
INSIDE THE HUSTLE
Inside the Hustle is a community centered networking open house that celebrates the entrepreneurial journey. This experience brings professionals, corporate partners, and community leaders inside the unique spaces that shape our local economy.
Through This Experience
Note: Sponsoring an Inside the Hustle includes a feature article highlighting the business and its story. Each experience is amplified through LeadForward’s editorial and media channels, extending visibility beyond the event itself.
Inside the Hustle is more than an event it’s a celebration of local visionaries.
Who This Is For
Why Advertisers Care
This option places brands inside the story creating emotional connection, cultural credibility, and memorable audience experiences.
Want to contribute your time and talents?
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support LeadForward events and campaigns by donating your time, energy, and skills. Volunteers help create seamless experiences, amplify local businesses, and connect with the community in high visibility ways. Volunteers become part of the LF ecosystem, gaining exposure to leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations shaping the future of business.
Why Volunteers Matter:
Play a vital role in powering high visibility experiences, strengthening community connections and supporting inclusive economic growth.
